Council (LGA) · Area profile
Moreland
51 km²
Higher typical incomes set Moreland apart as a prosperous hub in Greater Melbourne. It is a young and highly educated community, where the typical resident is just 35 and many hold university degrees. This professional character is reflected in the high number of people working from home and a diverse, international population. With a population of 171,357 that has grown by 16% since 2011, it is one of the larger and more dynamic areas in the state.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and far fewer seniors than most other areas. There has been a significant rise in de facto relationships, which now account for 15% of the population.
International roots are strong here, with 32.9% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Italian is the most common non-English birthplace at 3.8%.
Multiculturalism is evident in the 34.5% of residents who use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Australian figure. While this has fallen since 2011, the area still has one of the highest proportions of people who speak little or no English.
A shift away from organised religion has been sharp, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 18 points since 2011 to reach 41.2%.
Academic achievement is very high, with 41.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 71.9%.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,403, which is higher than most areas. There has been a notable increase in wealth, with the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 17 points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas, affecting 11% of residents. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 6.5%, which is slightly higher than most areas.
Participation in unpaid housework and childcare is lower than the national figure. Volunteers make up 12.5% of the community, which is lower than in most other areas.
First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 66.4%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income is also well above the national average.
Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are about average, with 2.4 people per home.
Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 38.3% of households renting. The area has far fewer separate houses than the state average, and typical weekly rents of $400 are higher than most areas.
Working from home is very common at 36.1%, a figure far above the national average. The area is well-served by transport, with a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop for most people.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.6%, which is well above the national average. Professional roles are the most common occupation at 34.7%.
The area is rated very highly for overall advantage and job skills, sitting in the top 10% of all similar areas.
The local climate is relatively mild, with an average maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees and annual rainfall slightly above the state average.
Theft rates are much higher than most areas, while assault and drug offence rates are much lower. The overall recorded offence rate is lower than in most areas.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store, and 100% are within 10 minutes of public transport.